Merlot - What Is Merlot? | Wine 101 - VinePair
WEBMerlot is a juicy, elegant, and versatile red grape variety that’s grown around the globe, but it’s world famous for its role in the luxurious blends of Bordeaux.
What Is Merlot Wine? - Food & Wine
WEBAug 4, 2022 · Merlot is a red wine that is produced from the grape variety of the same name. Stylistically, it runs the gamut from fruit-forward and sweet with oak to more structured and nuanced,...
Everything You Need to Know About Merlot | Wine Enthusiast
WEBJun 6, 2023 · Merlot is one of the world’s most popular red wines, and America’s second favorite after Cabernet Sauvignon. Known for its soft, sensual texture and approachable style, it’s made from red-skinned grapes that can adapt to a variety of climates to produce food-friendly wines in many price points. Merlot can be …
Merlot - Wikipedia
WEBMerlot (/ ˈmɜːrloʊ / MUR-loh) is a dark blue–colored wine grape variety that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape.
Merlot: Red Wine Grape Variety - Wine-Searcher
WEB5 days ago · Merlot is a red wine grape variety (Vitis vinifera) with strong historic ties to Bordeaux and the southwest regions of France. It is associated equally with easy-drinking red wines and the great labels of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. Wine-Searcher editorial · Last updated 13-Sep-2024.
The 12 Best Merlot Wines to Drink - Liquor.com
WEBApr 28, 2022 · Merlot makes a very tasty wine, period. You may not realize it, but wine made from merlot grapes is probably your favorite wine. Originating in the Bordeaux region of France, merlot is classically known for producing a softer, fleshier wine than its outsized counterpoint, cabernet sauvignon, which is often blended with merlot because the merlot ...
The Comprehensive Guide to Merlot - Wine Folly
WEBMerlot can be a bit of a chameleon; ranging from fruity, smooth and easy-going to age-worthy, full-bodied, and sophisticated. Often mistaken for its blending partner, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot is not one to be underestimated. …
19 Best Merlot Wines - Food & Wine
WEBAug 4, 2023 · Learn about the best bottles of Merlot wine that our editors recommend. These are the best Merlot wines from Napa Valley, Sonoma, Washington State, and beyond.
The 24 Best Merlots for 2023 - VinePair
WEBSep 13, 2022 · With soft tannins, supple fruit, and typical notes of blueberry and plum, Merlot is known as an easy-drinking wine that plays well with a variety of foods. To help highlight some outstanding...
Merlot - Simply Spanish Wine
WEBMerlot is a red wine grape originally from Bordeaux, and from the early 19th century is started to be used in wines from that region. Its fame spread, and Merlot is now grown in close to 40 countries across the world covering a total of over 270,000 hectares.